So if I understand, you would get a loan the normal way and then the bank trust is an extra fee that comes along with owning the property in Mexico?

Just adding a little $0.02, outside of what he said, most banks are not going to be your friend when it comes to this type of construction, or any for that matter. 

I have transacted with them as well; by far the best out of the turnkey companies IMO.

The greatest teacher will always be experience.

Did the value of my home go up or down?

The Real Estate Guys do a great newsletter with lots of high-level information about the economy and how it impacts real estate.  

The second option and the better option (my opinion), partner with a more experienced investor on the first few deals that has the contractor, system and knowledge.

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My clients once they come on board with us generally will flip 5 to 40 homes a year.. pretty hard to do more than about 3 or 4 a month but I have a client in KC that does at least 30 to 40 with me and I know he has another lender.. the difference with a company like ours that is a capital partner your paying a touch more for the service but once its going its ALL our money and then the partners work.

Hi Mark, What did you end up doing?